Is the Mac mini in short supply or getting ready for its first update? The online Apple Store has increased ship times for both models of the Mac mini from "same day" to "6-8 business days". Ship times in the UK and France have jumped from "same day" to "1-2 weeks". The increased shipping times have lead some to speculate that new models will be announced soon. Most Mac mini enthusiasts are waiting anxiously for the first update. At the top of the wish list is an improved video card with more memory. Other desired upgrades include an increase in standard RAM from 256MB to 512MB, audio-in jack, and faster hard drives with larger capacity.

Actually I might even (depending on Price) go for the AOPEN wintel mini over a new one, to use as a Hometheater machine. It will have a better video card, component out, and I already have all the apps to make a nice little machine.

Actually I might even (depending on Price) go for the AOPEN wintel mini over a new one, to use as a Hometheater machine. It will have a better video card, component out, and I already have all the apps to make a nice little machine.

Oh, I am DEFINITELY getting one of those AOpen "minis" once they are available (as long as they are fairly affordable). But that certainly doesn't mean I will abandon my mini...nor does it mean I won't be buying ADDITIONAL minis when updated hardware comes out. _________________ -=iMav=- http://geekhack.org

My BTO mini was "shipped" on 6/17 from China. When I track it on the FedEx site, it still says it is in China "arrived at FedEx ramp" on 6/21. At this rate I should see it sometime in September! Seriously, I hope it arrives soon since I ordered it on 6/7.

My BTO mini was "shipped" on 6/17 from China. When I track it on the FedEx site, it still says it is in China "arrived at FedEx ramp" on 6/21. At this rate I should see it sometime in September! Seriously, I hope it arrives soon since I ordered it on 6/7.